At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun and safe environment for children in breakfast and afterschool clubs.
- Company: Join the friendly Wraparound Care team at St Mary's Primary School.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time hours, free childcare, paid holidays, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while fitting work around your studies.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for creating inclusive play environments.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Department: PSCS Operations
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Ebbsfleet
Compensation: £8.00 - £12.71 / hour
Description:
Playworker - Breakfast & Afterschool Clubs
Alkerden Church of England Academy, Ebbsfleet Valley, DA10 1HN
24 hours per week | Term Time Only
Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around your studies, family life or other commitments? We're recruiting a Playworker to join our friendly Wraparound Care team at St Mary's Primary School. Whether you're an experienced childcare professional or have experience working with children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Helping plan and deliver engaging play, from arts and crafts to active games
- Collecting children from class and settling them into the session
- Setting up and packing away play spaces, and serving safe, healthy refreshments
- Building genuine relationships with children, parents and school staff
- Keeping everyone safe by following our safeguarding and health and safety procedures
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
- Essential Experience working with children (voluntary or paid).
- Understanding of how to create safe, fun and inclusive play for all children, no matter their age or ability.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
- Reliable transport to attend sessions on time, including morning and afternoon shifts.
- The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.
- Paediatric First Aid, Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead training and an enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete these when you join.
Benefits:
- Work without childcare worries, with free on-site childcare places for our staff
- Term-time hours that fit around your life
- A supportive team and a national network behind you
- Fully funded training and development
- Paid holidays (pro rata)
Our recruitment process:
- Video interview: a short online chat about you and your experience working with children
- Practical assessment: you'll run a short activity in person so we can see how you engage and inspire
- Offer: if you're successful, we'll send you a formal offer
- Onboarding: we'll guide you through your safeguarding checks, DBS and training before your first session
Safeguarding and safer recruitment:
Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Before you start, you'll need:
- Satisfactory references
- An enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check
- Proof of identity, right to work and qualifications
Equal opportunities:
You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people of every background and assess all candidates only on their skills, experience and ability. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know. We use and store your personal data in line with UK data protection law.
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